want_n of_o it_o be_v the_o bane_n of_o public_a worship_n where_o this_o be_v not_o there_o be_v no_o due_a reverence_n of_o god_n no_o sanctification_n of_o his_o name_n not_o any_o benefit_n to_o be_v expect_v unto_o our_o own_o soul_n 3._o in_o all_o wherein_o we_o have_v to_o do_v with_o god_n we_o be_v principal_o to_o regard_v those_o internal_a sin_n we_o be_v conscious_a of_o unto_o ourselves_o but_o be_v hide_v from_o all_o other_o the_o last_o thing_n require_v of_o we_o in_o order_n to_o the_o duty_n exhort_v unto_o be_v that_o 〈◊〉_d our_o body_n be_v wash_v with_o pure_a water_n this_o at_o first_o view_n will_v seem_v to_o refer_v unto_o the_o outward_a administration_n of_o the_o ordinance_n of_o baptism_n require_v of_o all_o antecedent_o unto_o their_o orderly_a conjunction_n unto_o a_o church-state_n in_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o and_o so_o it_o be_v carry_v by_o many_o expositor_n but_o 1._o the_o apostle_n peter_n tell_v we_o that_o save_a baptism_n do_v not_o consist_v in_o the_o wash_v away_o of_o the_o filth_n of_o the_o body_n 1_o pet._n 3._o 21._o therefore_o the_o expression_n here_o must_v be_v figurative_a and_o not_o proper_a 2._o although_o the_o sprinkle_n and_o wash_v speak_v of_o do_v principal_o respect_v our_o habitual_a internal_a qualification_n by_o regenerate_a sanctify_a grace_n yet_o they_o include_v also_o the_o actual_a gracious_a renew_a preparation_n of_o our_o heart_n and_o mind_n with_o respect_n unto_o all_o our_o solemn_a approach_n unto_o god_n but_o baptism_n can_v be_v repeat_v 3._o whereas_o the_o sprinkle_n of_o the_o heart_n from_o a_o evil_a conscience_n respect_v the_o internal_a and_o unknown_a sin_n of_o the_o mind_n so_o this_o of_o wash_v the_o body_n do_v the_o sin_n that_o be_v outward_o act_v and_o perpetrate_v and_o the_o body_n be_v say_v to_o be_v wash_v from_o they_o 1._o because_o they_o be_v outward_a in_o opposition_n unto_o those_o that_o be_v only_o inherent_a in_o the_o mind_n 2._o because_o the_o body_n be_v the_o instrument_n of_o the_o perpetration_n of_o they_o hence_o be_v they_o call_v deed_n of_o the_o body_n the_o member_n of_o the_o body_n our_o earthly_a member_n rom._n 3._o 13_o 14_o 15_o 16._o chap._n 8._o 13._o and_o 12._o 19_o col._n 3._o 3_o 4_o 5._o 3._o because_o the_o body_n be_v defile_v by_o they_o some_o of_o they_o in_o a_o especial_a manner_n 1_o cor._n 6._o 2._o pure_a water_n wherewith_o the_o body_n be_v to_o be_v wash_v be_v that_o which_o be_v promise_v ezek._n 36._o 25_o 26._o the_o assistance_n of_o the_o sanctify_a spirit_n by_o virtue_n of_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o christ._n hereby_o all_o those_o sin_n which_o cleave_v unto_o our_o outward_a conversation_n be_v remove_v and_o wash_v away_o for_o we_o be_v sanctify_v thereby_o in_o our_o whole_a spirit_n soul_n and_o body_n and_o that_o scripture_n respect_v the_o deed_n of_o sin_n as_o unto_o a_o continuation_n of_o their_o commission_n he_o shall_v keep_v and_o preserve_v we_o we_o be_v so_o by_o the_o grace_n of_o christ_n and_o thereby_o we_o keep_v and_o preserve_v ourselves_o from_o all_o outward_a and_o actual_a sin_n that_o nothing_o may_v appear_v upon_o we_o as_o the_o body_n of_o they_o who_o have_v wallow_v in_o the_o mire_n be_v now_o wash_v with_o pure_a water_n for_o the_o body_n be_v place_v as_o the_o instrument_n of_o the_o defilement_n of_o the_o soul_n in_o such_o sin_n 1._o universal_a sanctification_n upon_o our_o whole_a person_n and_o the_o mortification_n in_o a_o obseru._n especial_a manner_n of_o outward_a sin_n be_v require_v of_o we_o in_o our_o draw_v nigh_o unto_o god_n 2._o these_o be_v the_o ornament_n wherewith_o we_o be_v to_o prepare_v our_o soul_n for_o it_o and_o not_o the_o gaiety_n of_o outward_a apparel_n 3._o it_o be_v a_o great_a work_n to_o draw_v nigh_o unto_o god_n so_o as_o to_o worship_v he_o in_o spirit_n and_o in_o truth_n verse_n 23._o let_v we_o hold_v fast_o the_o profession_n of_o our_o faith_n without_o waver_v for_o he_o be_v faithful_a who_o have_v promise_v this_o be_v the_o second_o exhortation_n which_o the_o apostle_n educe_v by_o way_n of_o inference_n from_o the_o principle_n of_o truth_n which_o he_o have_v before_o declare_v and_o confirm_v and_o it_o be_v the_o substance_n or_o end_n of_o the_o whole_a parenetical_a or_o hortatory_n part_n of_o the_o epistle_n that_o for_o the_o obtain_n whereof_o the_o whole_a doctrinal_a part_n of_o it_o be_v write_v which_o give_v life_n and_o efficacy_n unto_o it_o wherefore_o he_o spend_v the_o whole_a remainder_n of_o the_o epistle_n in_o the_o press_v and_o confirm_v of_o this_o exhortation_n on_o a_o compliance_n wherewith_o the_o eternal_a condition_n of_o our_o soul_n do_v depend_v and_o this_o he_o do_v partly_o by_o declare_v the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v help_v in_o the_o discharge_n of_o this_o duty_n partly_o by_o denounce_v the_o eternal_a ruin_n and_o sure_a destruction_n that_o will_v follow_v the_o neglect_n of_o it_o and_o partly_o by_o encouragement_n from_o their_o own_o former_a experience_n and_o the_o strength_n of_o our_o faith_n and_o partly_o by_o evidence_v unto_o we_o in_o a_o multitude_n of_o example_n how_o we_o may_v overcome_v the_o difficulty_n that_o will_v occur_v unto_o we_o in_o this_o way_n with_o other_o various_a cogent_n reason_v as_o we_o shall_v see_v if_o god_n please_v in_o our_o progress_n in_o these_o word_n there_o be_v a_o duty_n prescribe_v and_o a_o encouragement_n add_v unto_o it_o as_o unto_o the_o duty_n itself_o we_o must_v inquire_v 1._o what_o be_v mean_v by_o the_o profession_n of_o our_o faith_n 2._o what_o be_v mean_v by_o hold_v it_o fast_o 3._o what_o to_o hold_v it_o fast_o without_o waver_v 1._o some_o copy_n read_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o profession_n of_o our_o hope_n which_o 〈◊〉_d the_o vulgar_a follow_v the_o profession_n of_o the_o hope_n that_o be_v in_o we_o and_o so_o it_o may_v have_v a_o respect_n unto_o the_o exhortation_n use_v by_o the_o apostle_n chap._n 3._o 6._o and_o it_o will_v come_v unto_o the_o same_o with_o our_o read_n of_o it_o for_o on_o our_o faith_n our_o hope_n be_v build_v and_o be_v a_o eminent_a fruit_n thereof_o wherefore_o hold_v fast_o our_o hope_n include_v in_o it_o the_o hold_v fast_o of_o our_o faith_n as_o the_o cause_n be_v in_o the_o effect_n and_o the_o building_n in_o the_o foundation_n but_o i_o prefer_v the_o other_o read_v as_o that_o which_o be_v more_o suit_v unto_o the_o design_n of_o the_o apostle_n and_o his_o follow_a discourse_n and_o which_o his_o follow_a confirmation_n of_o this_o exhortation_n do_v direct_o require_v and_o which_o be_v the_o proper_a subject_n of_o our_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d or_o profession_n see_v chap._n 3._o 1._o faith_n be_v here_o take_v in_o both_o the_o principal_a acceptation_n of_o it_o namely_o that_o faith_n whereby_o we_o believe_v and_o the_o faith_n or_o doctrine_n which_o we_o do_v believe_v of_o both_o which_o we_o make_v the_o same_o profession_n of_o one_o as_o the_o inward_a principle_n of_o the_o other_o as_o the_o outward_a rule_n of_o the_o meaning_n of_o the_o word_n itself_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d or_o joint_a profession_n 〈◊〉_d i_o have_v treat_v large_o chap._n 3._o 1._o this_o solemn_a profession_n of_o our_o faith_n be_v twofold_a 1._o initial_a 2._o by_o the_o way_n of_o continuation_n in_o all_o the_o act_n and_o duty_n require_v thereunto_o the_o first_o be_v a_o solemn_a give_v up_o of_o ourselves_o unto_o christ_n in_o a_o profess_a subjection_n unto_o the_o gospel_n and_o the_o ordinance_n of_o divine_a worship_n therein_o contain_v this_o of_o old_a be_v do_v by_o all_o man_n at_o their_o first_o accession_n unto_o god_n in_o the_o assembly_n of_o the_o church_n the_o apostle_n call_v it_o the_o beginning_n of_o our_o confidence_n or_o subsistence_n in_o christ_n and_o the_o church_n chap._n 3._o 6._o and_o it_o be_v ordinary_o in_o the_o primitive_a time_n accompany_v with_o excellent_a grace_n and_o privilege_n for_o 1._o god_n usual_o give_v they_o hereon_o great_a joy_n and_o exultation_n with_o peace_n in_o their_o own_o mind_n 1_o pet._n 2._o 9_o have_v translate_v we_o out_o of_o darkness_n into_o his_o marvellous_a light_n the_o glorious_a marvellous_a light_n whereunto_o they_o be_v new_o translate_v out_o of_o darkness_n the_o evidence_n which_o they_o have_v of_o the_o truth_n and_o reality_n of_o the_o thing_n that_o they_o believe_v and_o profess_v the_o value_n they_o have_v for_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n in_o this_o high_a and_o heavenly_a call_n the_o greatness_n and_o excellency_n of_o the_o thing_n make_v know_v unto_o they_o and_o believe_v by_o they_o be_v the_o mean_n whereby_o they_o be_v fill_v with_o joy_n unspeakable_a and_o full_a of_o glory_n and_o
press_v on_o unto_o perfection_n than_o 1_o this_o illative_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d seem_v to_o have_v respect_n unto_o the_o time_n in_o the_o first_o place_n which_o these_o hebrew_n have_v enjoy_v under_o the_o mean_n of_o growth_n in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o christ_n on_o the_o account_n whereof_o he_o affirm_v that_o it_o may_v be_v just_o expect_v concern_v they_o that_o they_o shall_v be_v teacher_n of_o other_o therefore_o say_v he_o or_o on_o the_o consideration_n hereof_o it_o be_v just_a and_o equal_a that_o you_o shall_v go_v on_o towards_o perfection_n which_o that_o they_o will_v do_v he_o express_v his_o hope_n concern_v they_o v_o 9_o 2_o it_o respect_v also_o that_o negligence_n and_o sloth_n and_o backwardness_n to_o learn_v which_o he_o have_v reprove_v in_o they_o as_o if_o he_o have_v say_v see_v therefore_o you_o have_v hitherto_o be_v so_o careless_a in_o the_o improvement_n of_o the_o mean_n which_o you_o have_v enjoy_v which_o have_v be_v no_o small_a fault_n or_o evil_n in_o you_o but_o that_o which_o have_v tend_v great_o to_o your_o disadvantage_n now_o at_o last_o stir_v up_o yourselves_o unto_o your_o duty_n and_o go_v on_o to_o perfection_n we_o need_v not_o precise_o to_o determine_v this_o connexion_n so_o as_o to_o exclude_v either_o intention_n yea_o it_o may_v be_v the_o apostle_n have_v respect_n unto_o the_o precede_a discourse_n and_o consider_v thereon_o both_o the_o present_a condition_n of_o the_o hebrew_n as_o also_o the_o necessity_n that_o there_o be_v of_o instruct_v they_o in_o the_o mystery_n of_o the_o priesthood_n of_o christ_n without_o the_o knowledge_n whereof_o they_o can_v not_o be_v free_v from_o their_o entanglement_n unto_o the_o aaronical_a priesthood_n and_o ceremony_n which_o be_v yet_o in_o use_n and_o exercise_n among_o they_o do_v intend_v in_o this_o inference_n from_o thence_o both_o his_o own_o duty_n and_o they_o that_o he_o shall_v proceed_v unto_o their_o far_a instruction_n and_o that_o they_o shall_v stir_v up_o themselves_o to_o learn_v and_o profit_v according_o this_o the_o duty_n of_o his_o office_n and_o care_n of_o they_o and_o this_o their_o advantage_n and_o edification_n require_v for_o this_o alone_o be_v the_o great_a mean_n and_o expedient_a to_o bring_v they_o off_o in_o a_o due_a manner_n and_o upon_o right_a ground_n from_o that_o compliance_n with_o judaisme_n which_o god_n will_v now_o no_o long_o connive_v at_o nor_o tolerate_v the_o practice_n of_o as_o that_o which_o be_v inconsistent_a with_o the_o nature_n and_o design_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o it_o be_v apparent_a that_o before_o the_o write_n of_o this_o epistle_n they_o be_v not_o sufficient_o convince_v that_o there_o be_v a_o absolute_a end_n put_v unto_o all_o moysaicall_a institution_n for_o notwithstanding_o their_o profession_n of_o the_o gospel_n they_o still_o think_v it_o their_o duty_n to_o abide_v in_o the_o observation_n of_o they_o but_o now_o the_o apostle_n design_n their_o instruction_n in_o that_o mystery_n which_o particular_o evince_v their_o inconsistency_n with_o faith_n in_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n and_o obedience_n unto_o he_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d omittentes_fw-la relinquentes_fw-la we_o leave_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v sometime_o dimitto_fw-la to_o dismiss_v 〈◊〉_d to_o discharge_v or_o let_v go_v sometime_o omitto_fw-la missum_fw-la facere_fw-la to_o omit_v to_o pass_v by_o and_o it_o be_v use_v with_o respect_n unto_o speech_n of_o thing_n that_o have_v be_v already_o mention_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o lucian_n omit_v these_o discourse_n lay_v aside_o far_a speech_n concern_v these_o thing_n so_o be_v it_o here_o use_v by_o our_o apostle_n but_o the_o signification_n of_o the_o word_n be_v to_o be_v limit_v unto_o the_o present_a occasion_n for_o consider_v the_o thing_n here_o speak_v of_o absolute_o and_o they_o be_v never_o to_o be_v leave_v either_o by_o teacher_n or_o hearer_n there_o be_v a_o necessity_n that_o teacher_n shall_v often_o insist_v on_o the_o rudiment_n or_o first_o principle_n of_o religion_n and_o this_o not_o only_o with_o respect_n unto_o they_o who_o be_v continual_o to_o be_v train_v up_o in_o knowledge_n from_o their_o infancy_n or_o unto_o such_o as_o may_v be_v new_o convert_v but_o also_o they_o be_v occasional_o to_o be_v inculcate_v on_o the_o mind_n of_o those_o who_o have_v make_v a_o far_a progress_n in_o knowledge_n and_o this_o course_n we_o find_v our_o apostle_n to_o have_v steer_v in_o all_o his_o epistle_n nor_o be_v any_o hearer_n so_o to_o leave_v these_o principle_n as_o to_o forget_v they_o or_o not_o due_o to_o make_v use_n of_o they_o cast_v aside_o a_o constant_a regard_n unto_o they_o in_o their_o proper_a place_n and_o no_o progress_n can_v be_v make_v in_o knowledge_n no_o more_o than_o a_o building_n can_v be_v carry_v on_o when_o the_o foundation_n be_v take_v away_o but_o respect_n be_v have_v on_o both_o side_n unto_o the_o present_a occasion_n let_v we_o not_o always_o dwell_v upon_o the_o teach_v and_o learn_v of_o these_o thing_n but_o omit_v they_o for_o a_o season_n as_o thing_n that_o you_o be_v or_o may_v be_v well_o acquaint_v withal_o let_v we_o proceed_v unto_o what_o be_v far_o necessary_a for_o you_o it_o be_v the_o duty_n of_o minister_n of_o the_o gospel_n to_o take_v care_v not_o only_o that_o their_o doctrine_n they_o preach_v 1_o be_v true_a but_o also_o that_o it_o be_v seasonable_a with_o respect_n unto_o the_o state_n and_o condition_n of_o their_o hearer_n herein_o consist_v no_o small_a part_n of_o that_o wisdom_n which_o be_v require_v in_o the_o dispensation_n of_o the_o word_n truth_n unseasonable_a be_v like_o shower_n in_o harvest_n it_o be_v a_o word_n speak_v in_o season_n that_o be_v beautiful_a and_o useful_a prov._n 25._o 11._o yea_o every_o thing_n be_v beautiful_a in_o its_o own_o time_n and_o not_o else_o ecclesiast_n 3._o 11._o and_o two_o thing_n be_v especial_o to_o be_v consider_v by_o he_o who_o will_v order_v his_o doctrine_n aright_o that_o his_o word_n may_v be_v fit_a meet_v and_o seasonable_a first_o the_o condition_n of_o his_o hearer_n as_o to_o their_o present_a knowledge_n and_o capacity_n suppose_v they_o to_o be_v person_n as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v of_o full_a age_n such_o as_o can_v receive_v and_o digest_v strong_a meat_n that_o have_v already_o attain_v some_o good_a acquaintance_n with_o the_o mystery_n of_o the_o gospel_n in_o preach_v unto_o such_o a_o auditory_a if_o man_n through_o want_n of_o ability_n to_o do_v otherwise_o or_o want_v of_o wisdom_n to_o know_v when_o they_o ought_v to_o do_v otherwise_o shall_v constant_o treat_v of_o first_o principle_n or_o thing_n common_a and_o obvious_a it_o will_v not_o only_o be_v unuseful_a unto_o their_o edification_n but_o also_o at_o length_n make_v they_o weary_a of_o the_o ordinance_n itself_o and_o there_o will_v be_v no_o better_a effect_n on_o the_o other_o side_n where_o the_o 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〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d quantus_fw-la hic_fw-la sit_fw-la vul_fw-la fuerit_fw-la be_v supply_v by_o other_o as_o by_o we_o how_o great_a this_o man_n be_v syr._n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d quam_fw-la magnus_fw-la hic_fw-la 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d decimas_fw-la spoliorum_fw-la decimas_fw-la de_fw-la spoliis_fw-la hostium_fw-la de_fw-la spoliis_fw-la vul_fw-la lat._n decimas_fw-la de_fw-la praecipuis_fw-la of_o the_o chief_a thing_n the_o syr._n make_v a_o distinction_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d tithe_n and_o first-fruit_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d cujus_fw-la generatio_fw-la non_fw-la annumeratur_fw-la in_o eye_n who_o generation_n be_v not_o number_v in_o they_o very_o obscure_o cujus_fw-la genus_fw-la non_fw-la recensetur_fw-la ex_fw-la illis_fw-la non_fw-la refertur_fw-la ad_fw-la illos_fw-la who_o stock_n race_n pedigree_n be_v not_o reckon_v from_o they_o refer_v unto_o they_o the_o syriack_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d who_o be_v not_o write_v in_o their_o genealogy_n which_o be_v the_o sense_n of_o the_o word_n for_o respect_n be_v have_v unto_o the_o genealogy_n that_o be_v write_v and_o upon_o record_n ver_fw-la 4._o consider_v then_o how_o great_a this_o man_n be_v unto_o who_o even_o the_o patriarch_n abraham_n give_v the_o ten_o of_o the_o spoil_n the_o duty_n of_o the_o hebrew_n upon_o the_o proposition_n of_o the_o state_n of_o melchisedec_n before_o insist_v on_o be_v here_o press_v on_o they_o and_o the_o word_n contain_v both_o a_o respect_n unto_o the_o precede_a discourse_n a_o duty_n prescribe_v the_o object_n of_o that_o duty_n and_o the_o reason_n of_o a_o qualification_n therein_o express_v amplify_v by_o the_o title_n state_n and_o condition_n of_o one_o person_n concern_v 1._o the_o note_n of_o respect_n unto_o the_o precede_a discourse_n be_v in_o the_o particle_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o we_o render_v now_o consider_v now_o then_o or_o therefore_o but_o do_v you_o consider_v the_o thing_n before_o 〈◊〉_d lay_v down_o be_v as_o of_o importance_n in_o themselves_o so_o of_o your_o especial_a concernment_n 2._o the_o especial_a duty_n which_o he_o prescribe_v unto_o they_o with_o respect_n unto_o the_o thing_n propose_v by_o he_o concern_v the_o excellency_n of_o melchisedec_n and_o his_o office_n 〈◊〉_d be_v that_o they_o will_v consider_v it_o he_o do_v four_o time_n in_o this_o epistle_n call_v the_o hebrew_n unto_o this_o especial_a duty_n of_o a_o inteuse_fw-fr consideration_n of_o the_o thing_n propose_v unto_o they_o as_o we_o have_v translate_v his_o word_n and_o that_o not_o undue_o chap._n 3._o 1._o chap._n 10._o 24._o chap._n 12._o 3._o and_o in_o this_o place_n chap._n 3._o 1._o chap._n 10._o 24._o we_o have_v the_o same_o word_n in_o the_o original_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d who_o importance_n have_v be_v declare_v on_o chap._n 3._o 1._o chap._n 12._o 2._o the_o word_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o signify_v to_o call_v thing_n unto_o a_o due_a reckon_a and_o account_n so_o as_o to_o conform_v our_o mind_n unto_o they_o which_o be_v our_o great_a duty_n with_o respect_n unto_o the_o patient_a suffering_n of_o christ_n there_o intend_v the_o word_n here_o use_v signify_v diligent_o to_o behold_v contemplate_v on_o or_o to_o look_v into_o the_o thing_n propose_v unto_o we_o he_o have_v before_o warn_v they_o that_o what_o he_o have_v to_o discourse_n on_o this_o subject_n be_v difficult_a and_o hard_a to_o be_v understand_v but_o withal_o such_o be_v its_o use_n and_o excellency_n that_o neither_o will_v he_o refrain_v from_o declare_v of_o they_o nor_o ought_v they_o to_o spare_v any_o pain_n in_o a_o diligent_a enquiry_n into_o they_o have_v therefore_o lay_v down_o the_o matter_n of_o fact_n and_o state_v the_o whole_a subject_n which_o he_o design_v to_o treat_v upon_o he_o add_v their_o duty_n with_o respect_n thereunto_o and_o this_o in_o the_o first_o place_n be_v that_o they_o will_v heedful_o and_o diligent_o look_v into_o they_o 1._o it_o will_v be_v fruitless_a and_o to_o no_o advantage_n to_o propose_v or_o declare_v the_o most_o important_a truth_n of_o the_o gospel_n if_o those_o unto_o who_o they_o be_v propose_v do_v not_o diligent_o inquire_v into_o they_o and_o here_o those_o unto_o who_o the_o dispensation_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v commit_v be_v press_v with_o no_o small_a difficulty_n as_o our_o apostle_n profess_v that_o he_o be_v in_o this_o very_a case_n for_o whereas_o it_o be_v incumbent_n on_o they_o in_o that_o declaration_n of_o the_o whole_a counsel_n of_o god_n which_o be_v enjoin_v they_o to_o insist_v upon_o sundry_a thing_n that_o be_v deep_a mysterious_a and_o hard_o to_o be_v understand_v when_o their_o hearer_n for_o want_n of_o a_o good_a foundation_n of_o knowledge_n in_o the_o principle_n of_o religion_n or_o through_o carelessness_n in_o attend_v unto_o what_o be_v deliver_v do_v not_o come_v unto_o a_o due_a perception_n and_o understanding_n of_o they_o it_o be_v very_o grievous_a to_o see_v their_o own_o labour_n and_o other_o profit_n disappoint_v wherefore_o if_o man_n think_v they_o have_v nothing_o to_o do_v but_o as_o it_o be_v to_o give_v the_o hear_n unto_o such_o as_o endeavour_v to_o carry_v they_o to_o perfection_n they_o will_v lose_v all_o the_o advantage_n of_o their_o ministry_n this_o duty_n therefore_o be_v here_o prescribe_v by_o the_o apostle_n with_o respect_n unto_o this_o truth_n to_o obviate_v this_o slothful_a frame_n and_o we_o may_v on_o this_o occasion_n brief_o name_v the_o thing_n that_o be_v require_v thereunto_o as_o 1._o sense_n of_o a_o concernment_n in_o they_o unless_o this_o be_v well_o fix_v on_o the_o mind_n man_n will_v never_o diligent_o attend_v unto_o they_o nor_o due_o consider_v they_o if_o upon_o the_o proposal_n of_o sacred_a truth_n that_o appear_v hard_a to_o be_v understand_v they_o begin_v to_o think_v that_o this_o belong_v not_o unto_o they_o it_o be_v for_o other_o who_o be_v more_o exercise_v than_o they_o it_o be_v not_o likely_a they_o shall_v ever_o endeavour_v to_o apprehend_v they_o aright_o and_o this_o very_a frame_n keep_v many_o in_o a_o low_a form_n of_o knowledge_n all_o their_o day_n possible_o also_o this_o neglect_n be_v increase_v in_o many_o by_o the_o spread_a of_o a_o late_a foolish_a apprehension_n that_o we_o be_v upon_o the_o matter_n to_o look_v after_o nothing_o but_o the_o doctrine_n and_o precept_n of_o morality_n that_o be_v in_o the_o scripture_n but_o as_o for_o the_o more_o spiritual_a mystery_n of_o grace_n we_o be_v not_o concern_v in_o they_o where_o this_o principle_n be_v once_o imbibe_v man_n will_v rest_v and_o satisfy_v themselves_o in_o the_o most_o profound_a ignorance_n and_o not_o only_o so_o but_o despise_v all_o such_o as_o endeavour_v to_o be_v wise_a than_o themselves_o but_o 2._o unto_o a_o due_a apprehension_n of_o these_o thing_n there_o be_v not_o only_o require_v a_o sense_n of_o our_o concernment_n but_o also_o
melchisedec_n and_o we_o see_v in_o like_a manner_n when_o man_n be_v possess_v with_o a_o inveterate_a conceit_n of_o their_o be_v the_o church_n and_o have_v all_o the_o privilege_n of_o it_o enclose_v unto_o they_o although_o they_o have_v long_o since_o forfeit_v open_o all_o right_a thereunto_o how_o difficult_a a_o thing_n it_o be_v to_o dispossess_v their_o mind_n of_o that_o please_a presumption_n 2._o that_o every_o particle_n of_o divine_a truth_n be_v instructive_a and_o argumentative_a when_o it_o be_v right_o use_v and_o improve_v hence_o the_o apostle_n press_v all_o the_o circumstance_n of_o this_o story_n from_o every_o one_o of_o they_o giving_z light_n and_o evidence_n unto_o the_o great_a truth_n which_o he_o seek_v to_o confirm_v 2._o that_o it_o may_v yet_o far_o appear_v how_o great_a melchisedec_n be_v who_o receive_v tithe_n of_o abraham_n he_o declare_v who_o abraham_n be_v in_o a_o instance_n of_o his_o great_a and_o 〈◊〉_d especial_a privilege_n it_o be_v he_o who_o receive_v the_o promise_n this_o he_o single_v out_o as_o the_o great_a privilege_n and_o honour_n of_o abraham_n as_o it_o be_v indeed_o the_o foundation_n of_o all_o the_o other_o mercy_n which_o he_o enjoy_v or_o advantage_n that_o he_o be_v entrust_v withal_o the_o nature_n of_o this_o promise_n with_o the_o solemn_a manner_n of_o its_o give_v unto_o abraham_n and_o the_o benefit_n include_v in_o it_o he_o have_v at_o large_a declare_v chap._n 6._o ver_fw-la 13_o 14_o 15_o 16._o hereby_o abraham_n become_v the_o father_n of_o the_o faithful_a the_o heir_n of_o the_o world_n and_o the_o friend_n of_o god_n so_o that_o it_o exceed_o illustrates_n the_o greatness_n of_o melchisedec_n in_o that_o this_o abraham_n pay_v tithe_n unto_o he_o the_o medium_fw-la of_o the_o argument_n in_o this_o instance_n be_v liable_a only_o unto_o one_o exception_n namely_o that_o abraham_n be_v not_o the_o first_o that_o receive_v the_o promise_n so_o that_o although_o he_o be_v not_o yet_o there_o may_v be_v other_o great_a than_o melchisedec_n who_o never_o make_v any_o acknowledgement_n of_o his_o preeminence_n for_o the_o promise_n be_v give_v unto_o adam_n himself_o immediate_o after_o the_o fall_n as_o also_o unto_o noah_n in_o the_o covenant_n make_v with_o he_o and_o to_o other_o also_o who_o before_o abraham_n die_v in_o the_o faith_n answ._n it_o be_v true_a they_o have_v the_o promise_n and_o the_o benefit_n of_o it_o but_o yet_o so_o as_o in_o sundry_a thing_n abraham_n be_v prefer_v above_o they_o all_o for_o 1._o he_o have_v the_o promise_n more_o plain_o and_o clear_o give_v unto_o he_o than_o any_o of_o his_o predecessor_n in_o the_o faith_n hence_o he_o be_v the_o first_o of_o who_o it_o be_v say_v that_o he_o see_v the_o day_n of_o christ_n and_o rejoice_v as_o have_v a_o clear_a view_n of_o his_o come_v and_o of_o salvation_n by_o he_o than_o any_o that_o go_v before_o he_o 2._o the_o promise_n be_v confirm_v unto_o he_o by_o a_o oath_n which_o it_o have_v not_o be_v unto_o any_o before_o 3._o the_o promise_a seed_n be_v in_o it_o peculiar_o confine_v unto_o his_o family_n or_o posterity_n see_v heb._n 2._o 17._o 4._o his_o receive_n of_o the_o promise_n be_v that_o which_o be_v the_o foundation_n of_o the_o church_n in_o his_o posterity_n which_o he_o have_v peculiar_o to_o deal_v withal_o he_o have_v therefore_o the_o preeminence_n above_o all_o other_o in_o this_o matter_n of_o receive_v the_o promise_n but_o it_o may_v yet_o be_v say_v that_o abraham_n have_v not_o receive_v the_o promise_n then_o when_o he_o be_v bless_v of_o melchisedec_n so_o that_o it_o be_v no_o argument_n of_o his_o preeminence_n at_o that_o time_n but_o 1._o he_o have_v before_o receive_v the_o same_o promise_n for_o the_o substance_n of_o it_o which_o be_v afterward_o more_o solemn_o confirm_v unto_o he_o on_o the_o trial_n of_o his_o faith_n in_o offer_v his_o only_a son_n gen._n 12._o 2_o 3._o chap._n 13._o 15_o 16._o 2._o he_o be_v then_o actual_o instate_v in_o a_o right_n unto_o all_o that_o far_a confirmation_n of_o the_o promise_n which_o he_o receive_v on_o various_a occasion_n and_o what_o follow_v add_v not_o unto_o the_o dignity_n of_o his_o person_n but_o serve_v only_o unto_o the_o confirmation_n of_o his_o faith_n so_o melchisedec_n bless_v he_o who_o have_v the_o promise_n and_o we_o may_v observe_v 1._o we_o can_v be_v make_v partaker_n of_o no_o such_o grace_n mercy_n or_o privilege_n in_o this_o world_n but_o that_o god_n can_v when_o he_o please_v make_v a_o addition_n thereunto_o he_o who_o have_v receive_v the_o promise_n be_v afterward_o bless_v we_o depend_v upon_o a_o infinite_a fountain_n of_o grace_n and_o mercy_n from_o whence_o it_o be_v make_v out_o unto_o we_o by_o various_a degree_n according_a to_o the_o good_a pleasure_n of_o god_n neither_o will_v he_o give_v unto_o we_o nor_o be_v we_o capable_a to_o receive_v in_o this_o world_n the_o whole_a of_o what_o he_o have_v provide_v for_o we_o in_o the_o enjoyment_n whereof_o our_o final_a blessedness_n do_v consist_v wherefore_o as_o it_o be_v require_v of_o we_o to_o be_v thankful_a for_o what_o we_o have_v or_o to_o walk_v worthy_a of_o the_o grace_n we_o have_v receive_v yet_o we_o may_v live_v in_o constant_a expectation_n of_o more_o from_o he_o and_o it_o be_v the_o great_a comfort_n and_o relief_n of_o our_o soul_n that_o we_o may_v so_o do_v 2._o it_o be_v the_o blessing_n of_o christ_n type_v in_o and_o by_o melchisedec_n that_o make_v promise_n and_o mercy_n effectual_a unto_o we_o he_o be_v himself_o the_o great_a subject_n of_o the_o promise_n and_o the_o whole_a blessing_n of_o they_o come_v forth_o from_o he_o alone_o all_o beside_o he_o all_o without_o he_o be_v of_o or_o under_o the_o curse_n in_o he_o from_o he_o and_o by_o he_o only_o be_v all_o blessing_n to_o be_v obtain_v 3._o free_a and_o sovereign_a grace_n be_v the_o only_a foundation_n of_o all_o privilege_n all_o that_o be_v speak_v of_o the_o dignity_n of_o abraham_n be_v resolve_v into_o this_o that_o he_o receive_v the_o promise_n ver_fw-la 7._o but_o what_o if_o abraham_n be_v thus_o bless_v by_o melchisedec_n do_v this_o prove_v that_o he_o be_v less_o than_o he_o by_o who_o he_o be_v bless_v it_o do_v so_o say_v the_o apostle_n and_o that_o by_o virtue_n of_o a_o unquestionable_a general_a rule_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d less_o and_o great_a be_v in_o the_o neuter_n gender_n and_o so_o render_v in_o most_o translation_n illud_fw-la quod_fw-la minus_fw-la est_fw-la à _fw-la majore_fw-la only_a the_o syriack_n reduce_v they_o to_o the_o masculine_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d he_o who_o be_v the_o less_o be_v bless_v of_o he_o who_o be_v great_a or_o more_o excellent_a than_o he_o which_o be_v the_o sense_n of_o the_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d erasm._n porro_fw-la nemo_fw-la negat_fw-la absque_fw-la ulla_fw-la omni_fw-la contradictione_n and_o without_o all_o contradiction_n and_o without_o all_o contradiction_n the_o less_o be_v bless_v of_o the_o great_a the_o word_n prevent_v a_o objection_n which_o be_v suppose_v not_o express_v and_o therefore_o be_v they_o continue_v with_o those_o foregoing_a by_o the_o conjunction_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d as_o carry_v 〈◊〉_d on_o what_o be_v before_o assert_v by_o a_o far_a illustration_n and_o confirmation_n of_o it_o and_o there_o be_v in_o they_o 1._o the_o manner_n of_o the_o assertion_n and_o 2._o the_o proposition_n itself_o 1._o the_o manner_n of_o it_o be_v in_o these_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d without_o beyond_o 〈◊〉_d above_o all_o reasonable_a contradiction_n a_o truth_n this_o be_v that_o can_v that_o will_v not_o be_v gainsay_v which_o none_o will_v deny_v or_o oppose_v as_o that_o which_o be_v evident_a in_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n and_o which_o the_o order_n of_o the_o thing_n speak_v of_o do_v require_v all_o truth_n especial_o divine_a truth_n be_v such_o as_o ought_v not_o to_o be_v contradict_v and_o which_o no_o contradiction_n can_v evert_v or_o change_v their_o nature_n that_o they_o shall_v not_o so_o be_v but_o against_o some_o of_o they_o not_o for_o want_v of_o truth_n but_o either_o from_o want_n of_o evidence_n in_o themselves_o or_o for_o want_n of_o light_n in_o they_o unto_o who_o they_o be_v propose_v contradiction_n may_v arise_v and_o they_o may_v be_v call_v into_o dispute_n or_o question_n thus_o it_o have_v fall_v out_o with_o all_o truth_n which_o we_o receive_v by_o mere_a supernatural_a revelation_n the_o darkness_n of_o the_o mind_n of_o man_n unable_a clear_o to_o discern_v they_o and_o perfect_o to_o comprehend_v they_o will_v raise_v dispute_n about_o they_o and_o objection_n against_o they_o but_o some_o
and_o the_o soul_n of_o man_n in_o this_o sense_n alone_a god_n be_v proper_o say_v to_o make_v this_o covenant_n with_o any_o the_o preparation_n and_o proposition_n of_o law_n be_v not_o the_o make_n of_o the_o covenant_n and_o therefore_o all_o with_o who_o this_o covenant_n be_v make_v be_v effectual_o sanctify_v justify_v and_o save_v these_o thing_n be_v premise_v as_o it_o be_v necessary_a they_o shall_v be_v unto_o the_o right_a understanding_n of_o the_o mind_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n i_o shall_v proceed_v unto_o the_o particular_a part_n of_o the_o covenant_n as_o here_o express_v namely_o in_o the_o bless_a property_n and_o effect_n of_o it_o whereby_o it_o be_v distinguish_v from_o the_o former_a the_o two_o first_o expression_n be_v of_o the_o same_o nature_n and_o tendency_n i_o will_v put_v my_o law_n in_o their_o mind_n and_o write_v they_o in_o their_o heart_n in_o general_n it_o be_v the_o reparation_n of_o our_o nature_n by_o the_o restauration_n of_o the_o image_n of_o god_n in_o we_o that_o be_v our_o sanctification_n which_o be_v promise_v in_o these_o word_n and_o there_o be_v two_o thing_n in_o the_o word_n both_o double_o express_v 1_o the_o subject_a wrought_v upon_o which_o be_v the_o mind_n and_o the_o heart_n 2_o the_o manner_n of_o produce_v the_o effect_n mention_v in_o they_o and_o that_o be_v by_o put_v and_o write_v and_o 3_o the_o thing_n by_o these_o mean_n so_o communicate_v which_o be_v the_o law_n of_o god_n 1._o the_o subject_a speak_v of_o be_v the_o mind_n and_o heart_n when_o the_o apostle_n treat_v of_o the_o depravation_n and_o corruption_n of_o our_o nature_n he_o place_v they_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d ephes._n 4._o 18._o that_o be_v the_o mind_n and_o the_o heart_n these_o be_v in_o the_o scripture_n the_o seat_n of_o natural_a corruption_n the_o residence_n of_o the_o principle_n of_o alienation_n from_o the_o life_n of_o god_n which_o be_v in_o we_o wherefore_o the_o renovation_n of_o our_o nature_n consist_v in_o the_o rectify_v and_o cure_v of_o they_o in_o the_o furnish_n they_o with_o contrary_a principle_n of_o faith_n love_n and_o adherence_n unto_o god_n and_o we_o may_v observe_v that_o the_o grace_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n in_o the_o new_a covenant_n in_o its_o be_v and_o existence_n in_o its_o heal_a repair_v efficacy_n be_v as_o large_a and_o extensive_a as_o sin_n in_o its_o residence_n and_o power_n to_o deprave_v our_o nature_n this_o be_v the_o difference_n about_o the_o extent_n of_o the_o new_a covenant_n and_o the_o grace_n of_o it_o some_o will_v have_v it_o to_o extend_v unto_o all_o person_n in_o its_o tender_a and_o conditional_a proposition_n but_o not_o unto_o all_o thing_n as_o unto_o its_o efficacy_n in_o the_o reparation_n of_o our_o nature_n other_o assert_v it_o to_o extend_v unto_o all_o the_o effect_n of_o sin_n in_o the_o removal_n of_o they_o and_o the_o cure_n of_o our_o nature_n thereby_o but_o as_o unto_o person_n it_o be_v real_o extend_v unto_o none_o but_o those_o in_o who_o these_o effect_n be_v produce_v whatever_o be_v its_o outward_a administration_n which_o be_v also_o always_o limit_v unto_o who_o i_o do_v subscribe_v 〈◊〉_d the_o first_o thing_n mention_v be_v the_o mind_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o apostle_n render_v by_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o inward_a part_n the_o mind_n be_v the_o most_o secret_a inward_a part_n or_o power_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o the_o prophet_n express_v it_o by_o the_o inward_a part_n because_o it_o be_v the_o only_a safe_a and_o useful_a repository_n of_o the_o law_n of_o god_n when_o they_o be_v there_o lay_v up_o we_o shall_v not_o lose_v they_o neither_o man_n nor_o devil_n can_v take_v they_o from_o we_o and_o he_o also_o declare_v wherein_o the_o excellency_n of_o covenant_n obedience_n do_v consist_v it_o be_v not_o in_o the_o conformity_n of_o our_o outward_a action_n unto_o the_o law_n that_o be_v require_v therein_o also_o but_o it_o principal_o lie_v in_o the_o inward_a part_n where_o god_n search_v for_o and_o regard_v truth_n in_o sincerity_n psal._n 51._o 6._o wherefore_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v the_o mind_n and_o understanding_n who_o natural_a depravation_n be_v the_o spring_n and_o principle_n of_o all_o disobedience_n the_o cure_n whereof_o be_v here_o promise_v in_o the_o first_o place_n in_o the_o outward_a administration_n of_o the_o mean_n of_o grace_n the_o affection_n and_o if_o i_o may_v so_o speak_v the_o more_o outward_a part_n of_o the_o soul_n be_v usual_o first_o affect_v and_o wrought_v upon_o but_o the_o first_o real_a effect_n of_o the_o internal_a promise_a grace_n of_o the_o covenant_n be_v on_o the_o mind_n the_o most_o spiritual_a and_o inward_a part_n of_o the_o soul_n this_o in_o the_o new_a testament_n be_v express_v by_o the_o renovation_n of_o the_o mind_n rom._n 12._o 1._o col._n 3._o 5._o and_o the_o open_n of_o the_o eye_n of_o our_o understanding_n ephes._n 1._o 17_o 18._o god_n shine_v into_o our_o heart_n to_o give_v we_o the_o knowledge_n of_o his_o glory_n in_o the_o face_n of_o jesus_n christ_n 2_o cor._n 4._o 6._o hereby_o the_o enmity_n against_o god_n the_o vanity_n darkness_n and_o alienation_n from_o the_o life_n of_o god_n which_o the_o mind_n natural_o be_v possess_v and_o fill_v withal_o be_v take_v away_o and_o remove_v of_o the_o nature_n of_o which_o work_n i_o have_v treat_v at_o large_a elsewhere_o for_o the_o law_n of_o god_n in_o the_o mind_n be_v the_o save_a knowledge_n of_o the_o mind_n and_o will_n of_o god_n whereof_o the_o law_n be_v the_o revelation_n communicate_v unto_o it_o and_o implant_v in_o it_o 2._o the_o way_n whereby_o god_n in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n thus_o work_v on_o the_o mind_n be_v express_v by_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d so_o the_o apostle_n render_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o i_o will_v give_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d give_v 〈◊〉_d may_v by_o a_o exallage_n be_v put_v for_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d i_o will_v give_v so_o be_v it_o express_v in_o the_o next_o clause_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o the_o future_a tense_n i_o will_v write_v the_o word_n in_o the_o prophet_n be_v i_o will_v give_v we_o render_v it_o i_o will_v put_v but_o there_o be_v two_o thing_n intimate_v in_o the_o word_n 1_o the_o freedom_n of_o the_o grace_n promise_v it_o be_v a_o mere_a grant_n gift_n or_o donation_n of_o grace_n 2_o the_o efficacy_n of_o it_o that_o which_o be_v give_v of_o god_n unto_o any_o be_v receive_v by_o they_o otherwise_o it_o be_v no_o gift_n and_o this_o latter_a be_v well_o express_v by_o the_o word_n use_v by_o we_o i_o will_v put_v which_o express_v a_o actual_a communication_n and_o not_o a_o fruitless_a tender_a this_o the_o apostle_n render_v emphatical_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d this_o be_v that_o which_o i_o do_v be_o do_v in_o this_o covenant_n namely_o free_o give_v that_o grace_n whereby_o my_o law_n shall_v be_v emplant_v on_o the_o mind_n of_o man_n to_o show_v in_o general_a before_o we_o proceed_v to_o the_o nature_n of_o this_o work_n so_o far_o as_o be_v necessary_a unto_o the_o exposition_n of_o the_o word_n we_o may_v here_o consider_v what_o be_v observe_v in_o the_o three_o place_n namely_o what_o it_o be_v that_o be_v thus_o promise_v to_o be_v communicate_v and_o so_o carry_v it_o on_o with_o we_o unto_o the_o other_o clause_n of_o this_o promise_n that_o which_o be_v to_o be_v put_v into_o this_o spiritual_a receptacle_n be_v in_o those_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d my_o law_n in_o the_o plural_a number_n expositor_n inquire_v what_o law_n be_v here_o intend_v 〈◊〉_d whether_o the_o moral_a law_n only_o or_o other_o also_o but_o there_o be_v no_o need_n of_o such_o enquiry_n there_o be_v a_o metonymy_n of_o the_o subject_n and_o effect_n in_o the_o word_n it_o be_v that_o knowledge_n of_o the_o mind_n and_o will_n of_o god_n which_o be_v reveal_v in_o the_o law_n and_o teach_v by_o it_o which_o be_v promise_v the_o law_n of_o god_n therefore_o be_v here_o take_v large_o for_o the_o whole_a revelation_n of_o the_o mind_n and_o will_n of_o god_n so_o do_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d original_o signify_v doctrine_n or_o instruction_n by_o what_o way_n or_o revelation_n soever_o god_n make_v know_v himself_o and_o his_o will_n unto_o we_o require_v our_o obedience_n therein_o it_o be_v all_o comprise_v in_o that_o expression_n of_o his_o law_n from_o these_o thing_n we_o may_v easy_o discern_v the_o nature_n of_o that_o grace_n which_o be_v contain_v in_o this_o first_o branch_n of_o the_o first_o promise_n of_o the_o covenant_n and_o this_o be_v the_o effectual_a operation_n of_o
this_o encouragement_n be_v give_v unto_o who_o this_o motive_n of_o draw_v nigh_o be_v propose_v namely_o as_o they_o have_v a_o high_a priest_n and_o it_o be_v in_o the_o heavenly_a sanctuary_n wherein_o he_o administer_v or_o in_o the_o house_n of_o god_n above_o into_o which_o also_o we_o do_v enter_v by_o our_o prayer_n and_o sacred_a worship_n so_o be_v he_o for_o ever_o over_o his_o own_o house_n the_o lord_n christ_n do_v peculiarly_a preside_v over_o all_o the_o person_n duty_n and_o worship_n obseru._n of_o believer_n in_o the_o church_n of_o god_n 1._o in_o that_o all_o their_o worship_n be_v of_o his_o appointment_n and_o what_o be_v not_o so_o belong_v not_o to_o the_o house_n of_o god_n 2._o in_o that_o he_o assist_v the_o worshipper_n by_o his_o spirit_n for_o the_o performance_n of_o this_o duty_n 3._o that_o he_o make_v their_o service_n accept_v with_o god_n 4._o in_o render_v their_o worship_n glorious_a by_o the_o administration_n of_o his_o spirit_n and_o effectual_a through_o the_o addition_n of_o the_o incense_n of_o his_o intercession_n for_o other_o thing_n that_o may_v be_v hence_o educe_v see_v our_o exposition_n of_o chap._n 4._o v._n 14_o 15_o 16._o verse_n 22._o let_v we_o draw_v near_o with_o a_o true_a heart_n in_o full_a assurance_n of_o faith_n have_v our_o heart_n sprinkle_v from_o a_o evil_a conscience_n and_o our_o body_n wash_v with_o pure_a water_n the_o duty_n be_v here_o express_v whereunto_o these_o encouragement_n and_o privilege_n do_v direct_a and_o lead_v and_o this_o duty_n be_v describe_v 1._o by_o the_o nature_n of_o it_o let_v we_o draw_v near_o 2._o the_o qualification_n of_o the_o person_n by_o who_o it_o be_v to_o be_v perform_v with_o a_o true_a heart_n 3._o the_o manner_n of_o its_o performance_n in_o full_a assurance_n of_o faith_n 4._o the_o preparation_n for_o it_o which_o be_v twofold_a 1._o that_o our_o heart_n be_v sprinkle_v from_o a_o evil_a conscience_n 2._o that_o our_o body_n be_v wash_v with_o pure_a water_n i._o the_o duty_n itself_o be_v express_v by_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o word_n whereby_o the_o whole_a performance_n of_o all_o divine_a solemn_a worship_n be_v constant_o express_v for_o god_n 〈◊〉_d have_v fix_v the_o residence_n of_o the_o sign_n of_o his_o presence_n unto_o a_o certain_a place_n namely_o that_o of_o the_o tabernacle_n and_o altar_n none_o can_v worship_v he_o but_o it_o be_v by_o a_o approach_n a_o access_n a_o draw_v nigh_o unto_o that_o place_n the_o mean_n of_o their_o worship_n and_o the_o pledge_n of_o god_n presence_n therein_o so_o be_v they_o to_o bring_v their_o gift_n their_o offering_n their_o sacrifice_n every_o thing_n wherewith_o they_o worship_v in_o it_o be_v a_o approximation_n unto_o god_n now_o all_o thele_v thing_n tabernacle_n temple_n altar_n as_o we_o have_v show_v be_v type_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o gracious_a presence_n of_o god_n in_o he_o and_o they_o be_v appoint_v only_o unto_o this_o end_n to_o teach_v the_o church_n to_o look_v for_o a_o access_n to_o god_n in_o and_o by_o he_o alone_o wherefore_o the_o apostle_n tell_v the_o hebrew_n that_o as_o they_o have_v under_o the_o old_a testament_n a_o approach_n unto_o god_n and_o be_v then_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d those_o that_o come_v and_o draw_v nigh_o unto_o he_o yet_o it_o be_v defective_a in_o three_o thing_n 1._o that_o it_o be_v by_o carnal_a mean_n the_o blood_n of_o bull_n and_o goat_n 2._o that_o it_o be_v not_o unto_o god_n himself_o but_o only_o some_o outward_a pledge_n of_o his_o presence_n 3._o that_o in_o this_o access_n they_o be_v always_o exclude_v from_o a_o entrance_n into_o the_o holy_a this_o way_n be_v now_o remove_v there_o be_v that_o appoint_v in_o the_o room_n thereof_o which_o be_v liable_a to_o none_o of_o these_o defect_n for_o 1._o it_o be_v not_o by_o thing_n carnal_a but_o in_o a_o holy_a spiritual_a way_n and_o manner_n as_o the_o enfue_a description_n of_o it_o do_v manifest_a 2._o it_o be_v not_o unto_o any_o outward_a pledge_n of_o the_o divine_a presence_n but_o immediate_o unto_o god_n himself_o even_o the_o father_n 3._o it_o be_v into_o the_o most_o holy_a place_n itself_o the_o special_a residence_n of_o god_n and_o of_o our_o high_a priest_n christ_n jesus_n wherefore_o this_o draw_v near_o contain_v all_o the_o holy_a worship_n of_o the_o church_n both_o public_a and_o private_a all_o the_o way_n of_o our_o access_n unto_o god_n by_o christ._n and_o the_o charge_v give_v for_o this_o duty_n be_v the_o first_o inference_n the_o apostle_n make_v from_o the_o consideration_n of_o the_o benefit_n we_o receive_v by_o the_o priesthood_n and_o sacrifice_n of_o christ._n ii_o the_o principal_a qualification_n of_o the_o person_n exhort_v unto_o this_o duty_n be_v a_o true_a heart_n god_n in_o a_o especial_a manner_n require_v truth_n in_o the_o inward_a part_n 〈◊〉_d in_o all_o that_o come_v unto_o he_o ps._n 51._o 6._o especial_o he_o do_v so_o in_o his_o worship_n joh._n 4._o 24._o now_o truth_n respect_v either_o the_o mind_n and_o be_v oppose_v unto_o falsehood_n or_o respect_v the_o heart_n and_o affection_n and_o be_v oppose_v to_o hypocrisy_n in_o the_o first_o may_v all_o false_a worship_n be_v reject_v all_o mean_n of_o the_o worship_n of_o god_n not_o of_o his_o own_o institution_n but_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o heart_n here_o intend_v be_v the_o sincerity_n of_o heart_n which_o be_v oppose_v unto_o all_o hypocrisy_n two_o thing_n be_v therefore_o comprise_v in_o this_o qualification_n 1._o that_o the_o heart_n be_v that_o which_o god_n principal_o respect_v in_o our_o access_n unto_o he_o the_o hebrew_n in_o their_o degenerate_a condition_n rest_v in_o the_o outward_a obseru._n performance_n of_o duty_n so_o as_o that_o they_o make_v their_o access_n outward_o according_a to_o the_o institution_n and_o direction_n of_o the_o law_n they_o be_v regardless_o of_o themselves_o and_o of_o the_o inner_a man_n and_o of_o the_o frame_n thereof_o but_o it_o be_v the_o heart_n that_o god_n require_v and_o according_o that_o it_o be_v under_o the_o conduct_n of_o doctrinal_a truth_n in_o the_o light_n of_o the_o mind_n and_o not_o only_o that_o it_o be_v true_a and_o free_a from_o hypocrisy_n in_o the_o act_n of_o worship_n that_o it_o go_v about_o but_o also_o that_o in_o its_o habitual_a frame_n it_o be_v holy_a and_o throughout_o leaven_v with_o sincerity_n thence_o it_o be_v denominate_v a_o true_a heart_n if_o man_n be_v sincere_a in_o the_o act_n of_o worship_n but_o fail_v of_o it_o in_o point_n of_o walk_v in_o conversation_n they_o will_v not_o be_v accept_v in_o it_o 2._o universal_a internal_a sincerity_n of_o heart_n be_v require_v of_o all_o those_o that_o draw_v nigh_o obseru._n unto_o god_n in_o his_o holy_a worship_n it_o be_v so_o 1._o from_o the_o nature_n of_o god_n 2._o from_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o worship_n itself_o 3._o from_o the_o conscience_n of_o the_o worshipper_n which_o can_v have_v neither_o boldness_n nor_o confidence_n without_o it_o what_o be_v require_v unto_o that_o sincerity_n or_o true_a heart_n without_o which_o we_o can_v full_o draw_v nigh_o unto_o god_n in_o any_o duty_n of_o his_o worship_n i_o can_v now_o declare_v iii_o there_o be_v the_o way_n and_o manner_n together_o with_o the_o principle_n to_o be_v act_v in_o all_o 〈◊〉_d our_o access_n unto_o god_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o the_o full_a assurance_n of_o faith_n 1_o without_o faith_n it_o be_v impossible_a to_o please_v god_n wherefore_o faith_n be_v require_v in_o this_o access_n on_o a_o twofold_a account_n 1._o of_o the_o qualification_n of_o the_o person_n he_o must_v be_v a_o true_a believer_n who_o have_v this_o access_n all_o other_o be_v utter_o exclude_v from_o it_o 2._o of_o its_o actual_a exercise_n in_o every_o particular_a duty_n of_o access_n abel_n by_o faith_n offer_v his_o sacrifice_n and_o there_o be_v no_o duty_n acceptable_a unto_o god_n which_o be_v not_o quicken_v and_o enliven_v by_o faith_n 2._o as_o unto_o this_o access_n unto_o god_n by_o christ_n the_o apostle_n require_v that_o there_o be_v a_o full_a assurance_n of_o faith_n many_o have_v dispute_v wherein_o this_o assurance_n of_o faith_n do_v consist_v what_o it_o be_v that_o belong_v thereunto_o we_o must_v consider_v the_o design_n of_o the_o apostle_n and_o scope_n of_o the_o place_n and_o what_o they_o do_v require_v the_o word_n be_v use_v only_o in_o this_o place_n though_o the_o verb_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v elsewhere_o rom._n 4._o 21._o chap._n 14._o 15._o to_o signify_v a_o full_a satisfaction_n of_o mind_n in_o what_o we_o be_v persuade_v of_o here_o two_o thing_n seem_v to_o be_v include_v in_o it_o 1._o that_o which_o in_o other_o place_n the_o apostle_n express_v by_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d
respect_n be_v have_v unto_o this_o frame_n of_o heart_n in_o this_o exhortation_n for_o it_o be_v apt_a on_o many_o account_n to_o decay_v and_o be_v lose_v but_o when_o it_o be_v so_o we_o lose_v much_o of_o the_o glory_n of_o our_o profession_n 2._o they_o have_v hereon_o some_o such_o communication_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o gift_n or_o grace_n that_o be_v a_o seal_n unto_o they_o of_o the_o promise_a inheritance_n eph._n 1._o 13._o and_o although_o what_o be_v extraordinary_a herein_o be_v cease_v and_o not_o to_o be_v look_v after_o yet_o if_o christian_n in_o their_o initial_a dedication_n of_o themselves_o unto_o christ_n and_o the_o gospel_n do_v attend_v unto_o their_o duty_n in_o a_o due_a manner_n or_o be_v affect_v with_o their_o privilege_n as_o they_o ought_v they_o will_v have_v experience_n of_o this_o grace_n and_o advantage_n in_o way_n suitable_a unto_o their_o own_o state_n and_o condition_n second_o the_o continuation_n of_o their_o profession_n first_o solemn_o make_v avow_v the_o faith_n on_o all_o just_a occasion_n in_o attendance_n on_o all_o duty_n of_o worship_n require_v in_o the_o gospel_n in_o profess_v their_o faith_n in_o the_o promise_v of_o god_n by_o christ_n and_o thereon_o cheerful_o undergo_a affliction_n trouble_n and_o persecution_n on_o the_o account_n thereof_o be_v this_o profession_n of_o our_o faith_n that_o be_v exhort_v unto_o ii_o what_o be_v it_o to_o hold_v fast_o this_o profession_n the_o word_n we_o so_o render_v be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o sometime_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d single_o as_o 1_o thes._n 5._o 23._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v indefinite_o use_v to_o this_o end_n ch_z 3._o 6._o ch_n 4._o 14._o rev._n 2._o 25._o ch_n 3._o 11._o so_o that_o which_o be_v here_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d chap._n 4._o 14._o and_o there_o be_v include_v in_o the_o sense_n of_o either_o of_o these_o word_n 1._o a_o supposition_n of_o great_a difficulty_n with_o danger_n and_o opposition_n against_o this_o hold_v the_o profession_n of_o our_o faith_n 2._o the_o put_v forth_o of_o the_o utmost_a of_o our_o strength_n and_o endeavour_n in_o the_o defence_n of_o it_o 3._o a_o constant_a perseverance_n in_o it_o denote_v in_o the_o word_n keep_v possess_v it_o with_o constancy_n iii_o this_o be_v to_o be_v do_v without_o waver_v that_o be_v the_o profession_n must_v be_v immovable_a and_o constant_a the_o frame_n of_o mind_n which_o this_o be_v oppose_v unto_o be_v express_v james_n 1._o 6._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d one_o that_o be_v always_o dispute_v and_o toss_v up_o and_o down_o with_o various_a thought_n in_o his_o mind_n not_o come_v to_o a_o fix_a resolution_n or_o determination_n he_o be_v like_o a_o wave_n of_o the_o sea_n which_o sometime_o subside_v and_o be_v quiet_a and_o sometime_o be_v toss_v one_o way_n or_o another_o as_o it_o receive_v impression_n from_o the_o wind._n there_o be_v many_o in_o those_o day_n who_o do_v hesitate_n in_o the_o profession_n of_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o gospel_n sometime_o they_o incline_v unto_o it_o and_o embrace_v it_o sometime_o they_o return_v again_o unto_o judaisme_n and_o sometime_o they_o will_v reconcile_v and_o compound_v the_o two_o covenant_n the_o two_o religion_n the_o two_o church_n together_o with_o which_o sort_n of_o man_n our_o apostle_n have_v great_a contention_n as_o man_n mind_n waver_v in_o these_o thing_n so_o their_o profession_n waver_v which_o the_o apostle_n here_o condemn_v or_o oppose_v unto_o that_o full_a assurance_n of_o faith_n which_o he_o require_v in_o we_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v not_o to_o be_v bend_v one_o 〈◊〉_d way_n or_o another_o by_o impression_n make_v from_o any_o thing_n or_o cause_n but_o to_o abide_v firm_a fix_v stable_n in_o opposition_n to_o they_o and_o it_o be_v oppose_v unto_o 1._o a_o halt_n between_o two_o opinion_n god_n or_o baal_n judaisme_n or_o christianity_n truth_n or_o error_n this_o be_v to_o waver_v doctrinal_o 2._o unto_o a_o weakness_n or_o irresolution_n of_o mind_n as_o unto_o a_o continuance_n in_o the_o profession_n of_o faith_n against_o difficulty_n and_o opposition_n 3._o to_o a_o yield_n in_o the_o way_n of_o compliance_n in_o any_o point_n of_o doctrine_n or_o worship_n contrary_a unto_o or_o inconsistent_a with_o the_o faith_n we_o have_v profess_v in_o which_o sense_n the_o apostle_n will_v not_o give_v place_n no_o not_o for_o a_o hour_n unto_o they_o that_o teach_v circumcision_n 4._o to_o final_a apostasy_n from_o the_o truth_n which_o this_o waver_a up_o and_o down_o as_o the_o apostle_n intimate_v in_o his_o follow_a discourse_n bring_v unto_o wherefore_o it_o include_v positive_o 1._o a_o firm_a persuasion_n of_o mind_n as_o to_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o faith_n whereof_o we_o have_v make_v profession_n 2._o a_o constant_a resolution_n to_o abide_v therein_o and_o adhere_v thereunto_o against_o all_o opposition_n 3._o constancy_n and_o diligence_n in_o the_o performance_n of_o all_o the_o duty_n which_o be_v require_v unto_o the_o continuation_n of_o this_o profession_n this_o be_v the_o sum_n and_o substance_n of_o that_o duty_n which_o the_o apostle_n with_o all_o sort_n of_o argument_n press_v on_o the_o hebrew_n in_o this_o epistle_n as_o that_o which_o be_v indispensible_o necessary_a unto_o their_o salvation_n 1._o there_o be_v a_o internal_a principle_n of_o save_a faith_n require_v unto_o our_o profession_n observe_v of_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o gospel_n without_o which_o it_o will_v not_o avail_v 2._o all_o that_o believe_v ought_v solemn_o to_o give_v themselves_o up_o unto_o christ_n and_o his_o rule_n in_o a_o express_a profession_n of_o the_o faith_n that_o be_v in_o they_o and_o require_v of_o they_o 3._o there_o will_v great_a difficulty_n arise_v in_o and_o opposition_n be_v make_v unto_o a_o sincere_a profession_n of_o the_o faith_n 4._o firmness_n and_o constancy_n of_o mind_n with_o our_o utmost_a diligent_a endeavour_n be_v require_v unto_o a_o acceptable_a continuance_n in_o the_o profession_n of_o the_o faith_n 5._o uncertainty_n and_o waver_v of_o mind_n as_o to_o the_o truth_n and_o doctrine_n we_o profess_v or_o neglect_v of_o the_o duty_n wherein_o it_o do_v consist_v or_o compliance_n with_o error_n for_o fear_n of_o persecution_n and_o suffering_n do_v overthrow_n our_o profession_n and_o render_v it_o useless_a 6._o as_o we_o ought_v not_o on_o any_o account_n to_o decline_v our_o profession_n so_o to_o abate_v of_o the_o degree_n of_o fervency_n of_o spirit_n therein_o be_v dangerous_a unto_o our_o soul_n upon_o the_o proposal_n of_o this_o duty_n the_o apostle_n in_o his_o passage_n interpose_v a_o encouragement_n unto_o it_o take_v from_o the_o assure_a benefit_n and_o advantage_n that_o shall_v be_v obtain_v thereby_o for_o say_v he_o he_o be_v faithful_a that_o have_v promise_v and_o 〈◊〉_d we_o may_v observe_v in_o the_o open_n of_o these_o word_n the_o nature_n of_o the_o encouragement_n give_v we_o in_o they_o 1._o it_o be_v god_n alone_o who_o promise_v he_o alone_o be_v the_o author_n of_o all_o gospel_n promise_v by_o he_o be_v they_o give_v unto_o we_o 2_o pet._n 1._o 4._o titus_n 1._o 1._o hence_o in_o the_o sense_n of_o the_o gospel_n this_o be_v a_o just_a periphrasis_n of_o god_n he_o who_o have_v promise_v 2._o the_o promise_n of_o god_n be_v of_o that_o nature_n in_o themselves_o as_o be_v suit_v unto_o the_o encouragement_n of_o all_o believer_n unto_o constancy_n and_o final_a perseverance_n in_o the_o profession_n of_o the_o faith_n they_o be_v so_o whether_o we_o respect_v they_o as_o they_o contain_v and_o exhibit_v present_a grace_n mercy_n and_o consolation_n or_o as_o those_o which_o propose_v unto_o we_o thing_n eternal_a in_o the_o future_a glorious_a reward_n 3._o the_o efficacy_n of_o the_o promise_n unto_o this_o end_n depend_v upon_o the_o faithfulness_n of_o god_n who_o give_v they_o with_o he_o be_v neither_o variableness_n nor_o shadow_n of_o turn_v the_o strength_n of_o israel_n will_v not_o lie_v nor_o repent_v god_n faithfulness_n be_v the_o unchangeableness_n of_o his_o purpose_n and_o the_o counsel_n of_o his_o will_n proceed_v from_o the_o immutability_n of_o his_o nature_n as_o accompany_v with_o almighty_a power_n for_o their_o accomplishment_n as_o declare_v in_o the_o word_n see_v chap._n 6._o 18._o titus_n 1._o 2._o this_o therefore_o be_v the_o sense_n of_o the_o apostle_n reason_n unto_o the_o end_n he_o aim_v at_o consider_v say_v he_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n their_o incomparable_a greatness_n and_o glory_n in_o their_o enjoyment_n consist_v our_o eternal_a blessedness_n and_o they_o will_v all_o of_o they_o be_v in_o all_o thing_n accomplish_v towards_o those_o who_o hold_v fast_o their_o profession_n see_v he_o who_o have_v promise_v they_o be_v
see_v that_o the_o day_n be_v approach_v 5._o in_o the_o preparation_n for_o it_o for_o at_o this_o time_n all_o thing_n begin_v to_o be_v fill_v with_o confusion_n disorder_n tumult_n sedition_n and_o slaughter_v in_o the_o whole_a nation_n be_v all_o of_o they_o entrance_n of_o that_o woeful_a day_n who_o come_v be_v declare_v in_o they_o and_o by_o they_o 1._o if_o man_n will_v shut_v their_o eye_n against_o evident_a sign_n and_o token_n of_o approach_a obseru._n judgement_n they_o will_v never_o stir_v up_o themselves_o nor_o engage_v into_o the_o due_a performance_n of_o present_a duty_n 2._o in_o the_o approach_n of_o great_a and_o final_a judgement_n god_n by_o his_o word_n and_o providence_n give_v such_o intimation_n of_o their_o come_n as_o that_o wise_a man_n may_v discern_v they_o whoso_o be_v wise_a he_o will_v consider_v these_o thing_n and_o they_o shall_v understand_v the_o love_a kindness_n of_o the_o lord_n the_o prudent_a forsee_v the_o evil_a and_o hide_v himself_o how_o be_v it_o that_o you_o discern_v not_o the_o sign_n of_o the_o time_n 3._o to_o see_v evident_o such_o a_o day_n approach_v and_o not_o to_o be_v sedulous_a and_o diligent_a in_o the_o duty_n of_o divine_a worship_n be_v a_o token_n of_o a_o backslide_a frame_n tend_v unto_o final_a apostasy_n verse_n xxvi_o xxvii_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d verse_n 26_o 27._o for_o if_o we_o sin_v wilful_o after_o that_o we_o have_v receive_v the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o truth_n there_o remain_v no_o more_o sacrifice_n for_o sin_n but_o a_o certain_a fearful_a look_v for_o of_o judgement_n and_o fiery_a indignation_n which_o shall_v devour_v the_o adversary_n in_o these_o verse_n the_o apostle_n give_v a_o vehement_a enforcement_n of_o his_o precede_a exhortation_n from_o the_o dreadful_a consequence_n of_o a_o total_a neglect_n of_o it_o or_o uncompliance_n with_o it_o and_o this_o he_o do_v 1._o by_o express_v the_o nature_n of_o the_o sin_n which_o lie_v therein_o 2._o by_o a_o impossibility_n of_o deliverance_n from_o the_o gild_n of_o it_o 3._o the_o punishment_n that_o will_v unavoidable_o follow_v upon_o it_o interpreter_n have_v great_o perplex_v themselves_o and_o other_o in_o the_o interpretation_n and_o exposition_n of_o these_o verse_n and_o those_o that_o follow_v their_o conjecture_n in_o great_a variety_n have_v proceed_v principal_o from_o a_o want_n of_o a_o due_a attendance_n unto_o the_o scope_n of_o the_o apostle_n the_o argument_n he_o have_v in_o hand_n the_o circumstance_n of_o the_o people_n unto_o who_o he_o write_v and_o the_o present_a state_n of_o god_n providence_n towards_o they_o i_o shall_v not_o trouble_v the_o reader_n with_o their_o various_a conjecture_n and_o censure_n of_o they_o but_o i_o shall_v give_v such_o a_o evident_a sense_n of_o the_o word_n as_o themselves_o and_o the_o context_n do_v evince_n to_o be_v the_o mind_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n in_o they_o 1._o as_o unto_o the_o word_n wherein_o the_o sin_n and_o state_n of_o such_o man_n be_v express_v if_o we_o sin_v wilful_o he_o put_v himself_o among_o they_o as_o be_v his_o manner_n in_o commination_n both_o to_o show_v that_o there_o be_v no_o respect_n of_o person_n in_o this_o matter_n but_o those_o who_o have_v equal_o sin_v shall_v be_v equal_o punish_v and_o to_o take_v off_o all_o appearance_n of_o severity_n towards_o they_o see_v he_o speak_v nothing_o of_o this_o nature_n but_o on_o such_o supposition_n as_o wherein_o if_o he_o himself_o be_v concern_v he_o pronounce_v it_o against_o himself_o also_o we_o sin_v or_o if_o we_o sin_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d wilful_o say_v we_o our_o former_a translation_n willing_o which_o we_o have_v now_o avoid_v lest_o we_o shall_v give_v countenance_n 〈◊〉_d unto_o a_o supposition_n that_o there_o be_v no_o recovery_n after_o any_o voluntary_a sin_n if_o we_o sin_v wilful_o that_o be_v obstinate_o malicious_o and_o with_o despite_n which_o be_v the_o nature_n of_o the_o sin_n itself_o as_o be_v declare_v v._n 28._o but_o the_o word_n do_v not_o require_v nor_o will_v scarce_o bear_v any_o such_o sense_n willing_o be_v of_o choice_n without_o surprisal_n compulsion_n or_o fear_v and_o this_o be_v all_o that_o the_o word_n will_v bear_v the_o season_n and_o circumstance_n which_o state_n the_o sin_n intend_v be_v after_o we_o have_v receive_v the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o truth_n there_o be_v no_o question_n but_o that_o by_o the_o truth_n the_o apostle_n intend_v the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o the_o receive_n of_o it_o be_v upon_o the_o conviction_n of_o its_o be_v truth_n to_o take_v on_o we_o the_o outward_a profession_n of_o it_o only_o there_o be_v a_o emphasis_n in_o that_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o word_n be_v not_o use_v any_o where_o to_o express_v the_o mere_a conception_n or_o notion_n of_o the_o mind_n about_o truth_n but_o such_o a_o acknowledgement_n of_o it_o as_o arise_v from_o some_o sense_n of_o its_o power_n and_o excellency_n this_o therefore_o be_v the_o description_n of_o the_o person_n concern_v who_o this_o sin_n be_v suppose_v they_o be_v such_o as_o unto_o who_o the_o gospel_n have_v be_v preach_v who_o upon_o conviction_n of_o its_o truth_n and_o sense_n of_o its_o power_n have_v take_v upon_o they_o the_o public_a profession_n of_o it_o and_o this_o be_v all_o that_o be_v require_v to_o the_o constitution_n of_o this_o state_n and_o what_o be_v so_o require_v may_v be_v reduce_v to_o one_o of_o these_o two_o head_n 1._o the_o solemn_a dedication_n of_o themselves_o unto_o christ_n in_o and_o by_o their_o baptism_n 2._o their_o solemn_a join_v themselves_o unto_o the_o church_n and_o continuance_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o its_o worship_n acts._n 2._o 41_o 42._o on_o this_o open_n of_o the_o word_n it_o be_v evident_a what_o sin_n it_o be_v that_o be_v intend_v against_o which_o this_o heavy_a doom_n be_v denounce_v and_o that_o on_o these_o two_o consideration_n 1._o that_o the_o head_n of_o the_o precedent_a exhortation_n be_v that_o we_o will_v hold_v fast_o the_o profession_n of_o our_o faith_n without_o waver_v v_o 22._o and_o the_o mean_n of_o continue_v in_o that_o profession_n v_o 24_o 25._o wherefore_o the_o sin_n against_o this_o exhortation_n be_v the_o relinquishment_n and_o renounce_n of_o the_o profession_n of_o the_o faith_n with_o all_o act_n and_o duty_n thereunto_o belong_v 2._o the_o state_n opposite_a unto_o this_o sin_n that_o which_o be_v contrary_a unto_o it_o be_v receive_v the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o truth_n which_o what_o be_v require_v thereunto_o we_o have_v now_o declare_v wherefore_o the_o sin_n here_o intend_v be_v plain_o a_o relinquishment_n and_o renunciation_n of_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o the_o promise_n thereof_o with_o all_o duty_n thereunto_o belong_v after_o we_o have_v be_v convince_v of_o its_o truth_n and_o avow_v its_o power_n and_o excellency_n there_o be_v no_o more_o require_v but_o that_o this_o be_v do_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d willing_o as_o 1._o not_o 〈◊〉_d upon_o a_o sudden_a surprisal_n and_o temptation_n as_o peter_n deny_v christ._n 2._o not_o on_o those_o compulsion_n and_o fear_n which_o may_v work_v a_o present_a dissimulation_n without_o a_o internal_a rejection_n of_o the_o gospel_n 3._o not_o through_o darkness_n ignorance_n make_v a_o impression_n for_o a_o season_n on_o the_o mind_n and_o reason_n of_o man_n which_o thing_n though_o exceed_o evil_a and_o dangerous_a may_v befall_v they_o who_o yet_o contract_v not_o the_o guilt_n of_o this_o crime_n but_o it_o be_v require_v thereunto_o that_o man_n who_o thus_o sin_n do_v it_o 1._o by_o choice_n and_o of_o their_o own_o accord_n from_o the_o internal_a pravity_n of_o their_o own_o mind_n and_o a_o evil_a heart_n of_o unbelief_n to_o depart_v from_o the_o live_a god_n 2._o that_o they_o do_v it_o by_o and_o with_o the_o preference_n of_o another_o way_n of_o religion_n and_o a_o rest_v therein_o before_o or_o above_o the_o gospel_n 3._o that_o whereas_o there_o be_v two_o thing_n which_o be_v the_o foundation_n of_o the_o profession_n of_o the_o gospel_n 1._o the_o blood_n of_o the_o convenant_n or_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o christ_n with_o the_o atonement_n make_v thereby_o and_o 2._o the_o dispensation_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o grace_n these_o they_o do_v open_o renounce_v and_o declare_v that_o there_o be_v nothing_o of_o god_n in_o they_o as_o we_o shall_v see_v on_o v_o 29._o such_o be_v they_o who_o fall_v off_o from_o the_o gospel_n unto_o judaisme_n in_o those_o day_n such_o be_v they_o who_o the_o apostle_n here_o describe_v as_o be_v evident_a in_o the_o context_n i_o will_v say_v no_o more_o unto_o the_o sin_n at_o present_a because_o i_o must_v treat_v of_o it_o under_o its_o aggravation_n on_o v_o 29._o 1._o if_o a_o voluntary_a relinquishment_n
a_o delight_n in_o they_o if_o the_o light_n be_v not_o pleasant_a unto_o we_o as_o well_o as_o useful_a we_o shall_v not_o value_v it_o nor_o seek_v after_o it_o when_o such_o mysterious_a truth_n as_o that_o here_o insist_v on_o by_o our_o apostle_n be_v propose_v unto_o man_n if_o they_o have_v no_o delight_n in_o such_o thing_n they_o will_v never_o be_v at_o the_o cost_n and_o pain_n of_o inquire_v into_o they_o with_o necessary_a diligence_n curiosity_n indeed_o or_o a_o humour_n to_o pry_v into_o thing_n we_o have_v not_o see_v and_o which_o we_o can_v see_v in_o a_o due_a manner_n because_o not_o reveal_v be_v every_o where_o condemn_v by_o our_o apostle_n who_o warn_v we_o all_o to_o be_v wise_a unto_o sobriety_n and_o not_o above_o what_o be_v write_v but_o there_o be_v a_o secret_a delight_n and_o complacency_n of_o mind_n in_o every_o beam_n of_o spiritual_a light_n shine_v in_o its_o proper_a divine_a revelation_n when_o the_o soul_n be_v dispose_v aright_o unto_o the_o reception_n of_o it_o without_o this_o in_o some_o measure_n we_o shall_v not_o follow_v on_o to_o know_v nor_o thrive_v in_o knowledge_n 3._o study_v meditation_n and_o prayer_n with_o the_o diligent_a use_n of_o all_o other_o mean_v appoint_v for_o the_o search_n and_o investigation_n of_o the_o truth_n do_v close_o this_o duty_n without_o these_o thing_n in_o hearer_n minister_n lose_v all_o their_o labour_n in_o the_o declaration_n of_o the_o most_o important_a mystery_n of_o the_o gospel_n this_o the_o apostle_n as_o to_o the_o present_a case_n design_n to_o obviate_v in_o the_o frequent_a prescription_n of_o this_o duty_n that_o which_o the_o apostle_n propose_v in_o the_o first_o place_n and_o in_o general_a as_o the_o object_n of_o this_o enquiry_n and_o consideration_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d quantus_fw-la iste_fw-la erat_fw-la the_o word_n 〈◊〉_d respect_v greatness_n and_o excellency_n in_o any_o kind_n nunc_fw-la quantus_fw-la achilles_n quantus_fw-la erat_fw-la julius_n caesar_n and_o the_o like_a and_o this_o greatness_n of_o melchisedec_n respect_v neither_o the_o endowment_n of_o his_o person_n nor_o the_o largeness_n of_o his_o dominion_n nor_o his_o riches_n or_o wealth_n in_o which_o sense_n some_o be_v say_v to_o be_v great_a in_o the_o scripture_n as_o job_n barzillai_n and_o other_o but_o it_o regard_v alone_o his_o dignity_n with_o respect_n unto_o his_o office_n and_o his_o nearness_n unto_o god_n on_o that_o account_n that_o which_o these_o hebrew_n insist_v on_o as_o their_o chief_a and_o fundamental_a privilege_n in_o judaisme_n and_o which_o they_o be_v most_o unwilling_a to_o forgo_v be_v the_o greatness_n of_o their_o predecessor_n with_o their_o nearness_n unto_o god_n in_o favour_n and_o office_n in_o the_o first_o way_n as_o to_o divine_a love_n and_o favour_n they_o glory_v in_o abraham_n and_o oppose_v the_o privilege_n of_o be_v his_o child_n on_o all_o occasion_n unto_o the_o person_n and_o doctrine_n of_o christ_n john_n 8._o 33_o 53._o and_o in_o the_o latter_a they_o think_v aaron_n and_o his_o successor_n to_o be_v prefer_v above_o all_o the_o world_n and_o whilst_o they_o be_v under_o the_o power_n and_o influence_n of_o these_o apprehension_n the_o gospel_n can_v not_o but_o be_v ungrateful_a unto_o they_o as_o deprive_v they_o of_o their_o privilege_n and_o render_v their_o condition_n worse_o than_o it_o be_v before_o to_o undeceive_v they_o in_o this_o matter_n and_o to_o demonstrate_v how_o unspeakable_o all_o those_o in_o who_o they_o trust_v come_v short_a of_o the_o true_a high_a priest_n of_o the_o church_n he_o call_v they_o to_o consider_v the_o greatness_n of_o he_o who_o only_a eminence_n consist_v in_o be_v a_o type_n or_o representative_a of_o he_o wherefore_o the_o greatness_n of_o melchisedec_n here_o propose_v unto_o earnest_a consideration_n be_v that_o which_o he_o have_v in_o represent_v jesus_n christ_n and_o his_o nearness_n unto_o god_n on_o that_o account_n and_o it_o be_v well_o that_o we_o be_v all_o real_o convince_v that_o all_o true_a greatness_n consist_v in_o the_o favour_n of_o god_n and_o our_o nearness_n unto_o he_o on_o the_o account_n of_o our_o relation_n unto_o jesus_n christ._n we_o neither_o deny_v nor_o undervalue_v any_o man_n wealth_n or_o power_n hereby_o let_v those_o who_o be_v rich_a and_o wealthy_a in_o the_o world_n be_v account_v and_o call_v great_a as_o the_o scripture_n sometime_o call_v they_o so_o and_o let_v those_o who_o be_v high_a in_o power_n and_o authority_n be_v so_o esteem_v we_o will_v derogate_v nothing_o from_o they_o which_o be_v their_o due_n but_o yet_o the_o greatness_n of_o they_o all_o be_v but_o particular_a with_o respect_n unto_o some_o certain_a thing_n and_o therefore_o fade_v and_o perish_v but_o this_o greatness_n and_o honour_n of_o the_o favour_n of_o god_n and_o nearness_n unto_o he_o on_o the_o account_n of_o relation_n unto_o jesus_n christ_n be_v general_a abide_v yea_o eternal_a the_o proof_n of_o the_o apostle_n assertion_n include_v in_o that_o interrogation_n how_o great_a this_o man_n be_v follow_v in_o a_o instance_n of_o what_o he_o have_v before_o observe_v and_o propose_v unto_o they_o unto_o who_o even_o the_o patriarch_n abraham_n give_v the_o ten_o of_o the_o spoil_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o ten_o part_n the_o conjunction_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v emphatical_a and_o although_o in_o the_o original_a it_o be_v join_v with_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d yet_o in_o construction_n 〈◊〉_d it_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v with_o abraham_n not_o unto_o who_o abraham_n give_v even_o the_o ten_o but_o unto_o who_o even_o abraham_n give_v the_o ten_o as_o it_o be_v in_o our_o translation_n the_o proof_n of_o the_o greatness_n of_o melchisedec_n from_o hence_o consist_v in_o three_o thing_n 1._o in_o the_o nomination_n of_o the_o person_n that_o be_v subject_a unto_o he_o or_o abraham_n 2._o in_o the_o qualification_n of_o his_o person_n he_o be_v the_o patriarch_n 3._o in_o what_o he_o do_v he_o give_v he_o the_o ten_o part_n of_o the_o spoil_n as_o to_o the_o person_n himself_o he_o be_v the_o stock_n and_o root_n of_o the_o whole_a people_n their_o 〈◊〉_d common_a father_n in_o who_o they_o be_v first_o separate_v from_o other_o nation_n to_o be_v a_o people_n of_o themselves_o and_o herein_o they_o have_v a_o singular_a reverence_n for_o he_o as_o general_o all_o nation_n have_v for_o the_o first_o founder_n of_o their_o political_a state_n who_o among_o the_o idolatrous_a heathen_n be_v common_o deify_v and_o make_v the_o object_n of_o their_o religious_a adoration_n but_o moreover_o it_o be_v he_o who_o first_o receive_v the_o promise_n and_o the_o covenant_n with_o the_o token_n of_o it_o and_o by_o who_o alone_o they_o put_v in_o their_o claim_n unto_o all_o the_o privilege_n and_o advantage_n which_o they_o glory_v in_o above_o all_o nation_n in_o the_o world_n this_o abraham_n therefore_o they_o esteem_v next_o unto_o god_n himself_o and_o their_o fosterity_n do_v now_o place_v he_o in_o heaven_n above_o the_o angel_n hardly_o allow_v that_o the_o messiah_n himself_o shall_v be_v exalt_v above_o he_o and_o tell_v a_o foolish_a story_n how_o he_o take_v it_o ill_o that_o the_o messiah_n shall_v be_v on_o the_o right_a hand_n and_o he_o on_o the_o left_a hand_n of_o god_n but_o it_o be_v sufficient_o evident_a from_o the_o gospel_n how_o much_o in_o those_o day_n they_o boast_v of_o he_o and_o trust_v in_o he_o hence_o it_o be_v that_o our_o apostle_n express_v it_o so_o emphatical_o even_o abraham_n the_o qualification_n of_o his_o person_n and_o his_o title_n thereon_o be_v add_v in_o like_a manner_n 〈◊〉_d he_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o patriarch_n be_v a_o father_n that_o be_v a_o prince_n or_o ruler_n of_o a_o family_n a_o ruling_n father_n and_o these_o patriarch_n be_v of_o three_o sort_n among_o the_o jew_n of_o the_o first_o sort_n be_v he_o alone_o who_o be_v the_o first_o separate_v progenitor_n of_o the_o whole_a nation_n he_o be_v their_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o first_o father_n of_o all_o that_o great_a family_n second_o there_o be_v such_o as_o succeed_v he_o from_o who_o the_o whole_a nation_n in_o like_a manner_n descend_v as_o isaac_n and_o jacob_n who_o be_v heir_n with_o he_o of_o the_o same_o promise_n heb._n 11._o 4._o three_o such_o as_o be_v the_o first_o head_n of_o their_o twelve_o tribe_n into_o which_o the_o nation_n be_v divide_v that_o be_v the_o twelve_o son_n of_o jacob_n be_v call_v patriarch_n act_n 7._o 8_o 9_o other_o that_o follow_v they_o as_o david_n who_o be_v also_o call_v a_o patriarch_n act_v 2._o 29._o be_v term_v so_o in_o allusion_n unto_o they_o and_o be_v signal_o the_o progenitor_n of_o a_o most_o eminent_a family_n